Dietary Cook
About the role
Americare Senior Living is seeking a dependable and team-oriented Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious, home-style meals for residents in our skilled nursing community. In this role, you’ll play an essential part in supporting resident health, comfort, and quality of life through safe food preparation and a positive dining experience.
Responsibilities
The Dietary Cook is responsible for preparing meals, snacks, and beverages in accordance with dietician-approved menus, resident dietary needs, and all applicable health, safety, and sanitation guidelines. This role supports a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment while collaborating with the dietary and care teams to deliver high-quality service.
- Prepare and cook meals, snacks, and beverages for residents, visitors, and staff in a timely manner
- Follow dietician-approved menus and accommodate individual resident dietary needs
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, dining, and food storage areas
- Store, label, and organize food in a safe and sanitary manner
- Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment
- Set and clear tables before and after meals
- Safely operate kitchen appliances and equipment
- Ensure work areas, utensils, and equipment are maintained in a sanitary and safe condition
- Adhere to company policies, procedures, and professional conduct standards
- Maintain resident confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Continuing education related to dietary services is a plus
- Previous experience in quantity food production preferred, especially in a healthcare or skilled nursing setting
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and applicable state and federal regulations
- Familiarity with lock-out/tag-out procedures and use of personal protective equipment
Skills
- Ability to follow menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines
- Strong attention to food safety, sanitation, and detail
- Dependable, organized, and service-oriented mindset
Physical Demands
- Stand, sit, walk, and change positions frequently
- Lift or carry up to 50 lbs.; push and pull up to 50 lbs.
- Use hands and arms to reach, balance, kneel, stoop, and bend
- Safely operate kitchen appliances, tools, and equipment
Safety Requirements
- Use carts when transporting food, supplies, and equipment
- Wear appropriate protective equipment when handling knives, sharp objects, and hot surfaces
- Wear skid-resistant, supportive footwear to prevent slips and falls
- Report work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation
- Participate in company drug testing procedures
Work Environment
This role is performed in a professional kitchen environment that includes the use of stoves, knives, dishwashers, walk-in refrigerators and coolers, trash receptacles, and other job-specific equipment. The environment is indoors with adequate lighting and ventilation.
Benefits
- Recognition and Appreciation: Truly feel valued with meaningful shout outs and recognition
- Family Atmosphere: Close-knit community where everyone feels at home
- Paid Time Off: Enjoy a competitive PTO plan to recharge and relax
- Daily Access to Wages: Flexibility to access your pay whenever you need it
- Complimentary Meals: Delicious free meals while you work
- Tuition Assistance: We support your educational pursuits so you can chase your career dreams!
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and long-term disability, and so much more...
- Earn More: Your hard work is rewarded with competitive pay and annual wage increases based on performance
- 401(k) Plan: Secure your future with company contributions
Pay
Starting at $15/hour, with the opportunity to earn an additional $1 an hour with our shift differentials